DEIXIS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Deixis.
Deixis - as a noun
The function of pointing or specifying from the perspective of a participant in an act of speech or writing; aspects of a communication whose interpretation depends on knowledge of the context in which the communication occurs
Example Sentences
"The deixis in the statement 'I am going to the store' changes depending on who is speaking."
"The deixis of the word 'here' depends on the speaker's location."
"In the sentence 'This is my car', 'this' is an example of deixis."
"The deixis of the phrase 'come here' changes depending on the listener's location."
"Understanding deixis is essential for interpreting ambiguous sentences."
Word Game Points
Is DEIXIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deixis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEIXIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DEIXIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deixis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEIXIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DEIXIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deixis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEIXIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
